COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Company/Organization: Muscular Dystrophy Association
Description:
Responsibilities•Creating and distributing press releases to local newspapers, radio stations and news outlets to publicize 2012 MDA event
•Research local businesses throughout Massachusetts to target for MDA partnerships
•Mail out information for upcoming events to local businesses
•Format quarterly newsletter to send out to MDA families and sponsors
•Compile MD research and trial updates for Health Care Services Coordinator to share with families
•Coordinate Fill the Boot logistics and supplies for local fire departments
•Manage Social Media for the MDA office
•Submit a weekly report outlining work completed and pending projects
•Drafting and putting together Wal-Mart grant, foundations and community grant applications
•Calling college campuses and local businesses to recruit volunteers for an upcoming events
•Calling to secure donations for summer camp, lock-ups, auctions and other events
•Calling to secure special guests for your events—emcee’s for lock-ups, area mascots, roving entertainment, etc.
•Helping to coordinate a component of an MDA events and serving as captain of a specific area
•Planning and coordinating a social event or seminar for families
•Creating a camp year book
•Securing special guests and presentations for camp activities
•Leading an activity at camp
Qualifications:
Qualifications
•Must be internet savvy and familiar with excel and publisher
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Work independently
•Pay close attention to details
•Outgoing personality
•Comfortable speaking with professionals when arranging event logistics
•College student of recent graduate that has the ability to hold an internship through the college/university
Additional Info:
We have a working office but there are opportunities to work remotely.Tags:***The opportunity to Intern for the MDA of Massachusetts is available any time during the year. The program is flexible with start dates and the number of hours required.
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MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.MDA is the nation’s leading nongovernmental funder of scientific research seeking better treatments and cures for the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases in its program. MDA has funded the discovery of the genetic underpinnings of almost all diseases in its program — including the muscular dystrophies, spinal muscular atrophy, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) and several other neuromuscular diseases — and treatments based on this knowledge are being developed, with support from MDA.
Through its national advocacy program, MDA works to make life better for people with muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases by providing representation in matters of public policy and research advancement, nationally and internationally; and facilitating active involvement in these areas by the people it serves.
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33 Lyman Street #205
Westboro, MA 01581
Phone: 508-898-3375 Fax: 508-366-2272
Email: MDA.massachusetts@gmail.com
Website: Muscular Dystrophy Association
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